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Summary: REVO: USA - this is your wake up call!
Review: great tool - compared it with Palm V but decision was easy - Revo has much more functionality than Palm - what sold me were the extra's available on the Revo like the spreadsheet application (oh so simple to use), wordprocessor and database which are all easy to synchronise with my PC. Agenda is great and a proper scientific calculator is also a nice bonus. Operating system is fast and super stable - always works! Lots of software available on various www sites - including graffiti applications in case you don't know how to type. Psion is on a winner here - shame that so few people in the USA are even remotely aware of Psion's great line of products.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: I am not much into technology but this has allowed me to keep important numbers without the use of carrying some sluggish organizer. It is good to have full access to Excel formulas.
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Summary: Graffiti is NOT for me
Review: I bought my Revo because I was looking for a machine that had both a decent keyboard as well as a screen that was wider than it was tall. I mean, I was after something that more resembled a proper computer screen than a postage stamp. But it had to also be small enough to fit in a shirt pocket. I type MUCH faster than I could ever write by hand (even, as it turns out, on the small keyboard of the Revo), so the Graffiti-based machines were not an option. I use my Revo at work where I am an IT Support Officer for the Department of Defence. We cover a number of bases. I store system documentation as well as essential network information on my Revo for quick retrieval when out on the job. I can also take notes and document any new problems in MS Word-compatible format while out and about. These can then be uploaded to the documentation area for others to access. The Revo's 8Mb stores information very efficiently. I have hundreds of MS Word compatible documents on mine, but still have plenty of storage left. The IR port allows me to print directly to printers that also have an IR interface (HP LaserJets from the 5P upward) and I can also print to the default printer on the machine that the docking station is connected to (regardless of what it is). The IR lets me transfer data to and from other PDAs and when I do not have access to my docking station, I can hook up to my laptop to back up or swap files, etc. The standard applications are of a very high standard. The Spreadsheet has all the usual and useful functions and formatting you would expect. The word processor has everything and more than I would have expected in a PDA version. If you install the spelling checker (found on the CD), it integrates with the Word Processor like it was always supposed to be there. The thesaurus is also very useful. Even though the Revo is regarded as a "palmtop", this is a misnomer. To be able to type anything quickly, you need to be able to place it on a desk, or a briefcase on your lap. If you are using it standing up, you are restricted to typing with one hand, which is slow. If you have to use the stylus AND type, then you are usually restricted to just a couple of fingers with the stylus gripped awkwardly in the other fingers of the same hand (at least that is how it ends up for me). Another small negative that I have found is the need to remove the Revo from its docking station to take out the stylus. This is not really too much of a problem, but it concerns me, as it interrupts the recharging process and can't be good for the longevity of the batteries. The interface is very intuitive and operates the way you would expect it to. Synchronisation is something I do not use very often, but I back up the entire machine to each week. This is a very useful feature as I recently had a need to completely rebuild my Revo after a serious mishap. This all went without any problems. The alarm is useful in that it is loud and certainly gets noticed. I can hear it even from another room. There is quite a number of useful Psion sites on the Internet and a surprising amount of useful downloads to be checked out. One useful freeware program that I have installed on my Revo is QuickNote V1.14, by J.D. Medhurst. This excellent utility allows you to quickly write notes or draw maps with the stylus just like a notepad. It also allows you to type in labels and place them on your drawing. Highly recommended. I am very happy with my Revo. It is the perfect size for carrying anywhere and is convenient for use by anyone who wants a PDA with professional applications. Its PsiWin software also works under Windows 2000, I have found.
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Summary: I recommend the product
Review: I bought the Psion Revo in February 2000, three months ago, after I realized that I don't like any keyboard-less Graffiti-based machines. After trying all kind of pocket devices, I found that Revo is the best choice. I also remember my very good experience with Psion Series 3a during two years in 1996-1998. Here are some of my impressions by Psion Revo. 1. The case design of Revo is very nice. No need for an additional leather case. You can just close the Revo and slip it into your pocket. 2. This is a realization of the pocket handbook -- the 'hands only' writing/browsing, not at a table or a desk. But it is less convenient than with Palm/Cassiopea type of devices. 2. Screen is sharp and clear. It is high contrast but without backlight. So don't use Revo in a deep darkness. The screen is touch-sensitive -- you can use a stick or just a finger to navigate in your Revo. 3. Battery life (there are two AAA type) if long enough to use Revo 2-3 weeks or so without recharging. 4. Speaker is good. But be careful -- Psion warns against keeping Revo close to your ATM cards -- the speaker magnet may harm your magnetic cards. 5. The quality of keyboard is good enough to write a short letter, not a novel. And the keyboard is useful after some getting used to. It is rather small, and I can use it only by two fingers. So don't expect touch type performance. 6. PsiWin synchronization software with Microsoft Outlook at the desktop don't synchronize properly -- it does not copy meeting locations into the Revo. 7. Be careful downloading games onto your Revo. My wife is playing with Revo all over the nights. 8. The EPOC operating system is fast and reliable, better than Windows CE. 9. The 8MB memory is still more than enough. But you have to keep a full collection of Psion software on your PC. I am a user of the Siemens mobile without infrared, so I can't tell you about Revo's infrared port links. The Revo is just as easy to use as the Palm for all of the standard electronic organizer functions. You also have the added benefits of a useable keyboard and full spreadsheet, word processor and dbase software. I'm sure, the Psion Revo is a much better choice than Palm. I found the Psion Revo almost perfect for me. For several years I had searched for an alternative to a Palm with a keyboard, PC sync and an affordable price. I like Revo and recommend the product.
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Summary: neat machine, so-so keyboard and synchronization software
Review: I bought the Revo 3 weeks ago, after becoming fed-up with keyboard-less devices. Overall I am pleased with it, and find it quite usefull as a palm/paper calendar replacement. my comments are - (+) the clamshell case design is nice, no need for an additional leather/vinil case - you can just close the revo and slip it into your pants pocket. (+) sharp and clear screen, no backlight ... (+) good loudspeaker (no mike) - baware though, if you plan to carry the revo close to your ATM card - think again. Psion warns against it - the speaker magnet may harm magnetic card strips. (-) the keyboard quality was a big disappointment when i first got it, they use plastic flexible hinges at the bottom of the keys. gives kind of cheap fealing. overall though, the keyboard is usefull after some getting used to. do not expect touch type performance ... (-) synchronization software: maybe it is just me, but i find PsiWin significantly inferior to palm sync. software, especially with MS outlook at your desktop. agenda synchronization does not copy meeting locations into the Revo, and meetings get duplicated after several synchronizations. also if writing e-mails at the revo, they do not synchronize properly to outlook mail. (-) 'hands only' browsing (i.e. not at a table or a desk) is less convenient than with palm / cassiopea type of devices. glad to see that amazon.com carries psions now - hope it will help to spread the word, and that we will see more and better quality third party revo software as a result.
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Summary: Almost perfect
Review: I bought this product after reading various reviews and not wanting a keyboard-less organizer(Palm). Most reviewers had expressed dismay with the lack of back-lighting for the display and I thought this would be a minor inconvenience. Having used the product for some six months now I can state that it is almost perfect, except for the lack of back-lighting, which has turned out to be its only real deficiency and a real pain in poor lighting conditions. Otherwise an excellent product in all other respects and by far the best PDA I have seen and used.
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Summary: Whole lot of bang for your buck!
Review: I bought this unit 1 month ago with a little hesitation. I work with Excel and Word documents frequently. This purchase was to allow me to work on these documents on the go. It is excellent at this task.
Expandability is not and issue with this machine. There isn't any!
However in my opinion this unit is twice any other unit in its price range.
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Summary: Returned it, disappointed
Review: I decided to go against the grain of Palm buyers based on the reviews I read at Amazon, and bought a Psion Revo. While I did like the convenience of dragging and dropping Word and Excel files into my Revo, I found the synchronization to be a major problem. Very often my PC would not "find" the Revo and I had to Juggle the Revo in its docking station till it did. Contacts and appointments were often duplicated (in one case, replicated 4 times!), the e-mail program just crashed on me requiring a soft-reset. There are very few apps for the EPOC system, and those that are out there are fairly poorly written. Overall, disappointed, I returned it.
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Summary: Good, but with some flaws
Review: I got this unit after using a Palm device for about a year and a half. I got the Revo because I wanted a unit with a keyboard for faster data entry. I have been using the Revo now for about four months and generaly like it, although sometimes I think it is not as good as my old Palm. The things that I do like about the Revo are the Jotter which also you to enter short text, such as notes or something. I also like the clock feature and alarm. I can use the Revo alarm to wake up by whereas the Palm was never loud enough to do that. Finaly, I think the Contact feature is better than Palm and is very easy to use. While the Jotter, Contact and Clock features are great, the Agenda and the Calculator are not as good as the Palm OS version. For the calculator, it the screen display is too tiny and I find the only way I can use it accuratly is by the keyboard. This is just a minor detail to which I am now used to. However, the Agenda is not as good. My main gripe with it is that you in order to select a view, you must go into Agenda then there is a pull down menu. Once you are used to it maybe you can accept it, but in this instance the Palm version is much easier to use. For example, if you want to cross out a to-do item, you have to open Agenda, then click the 'view' button to bring up the views, then click on to-do whereas with Palm you could do that in one step. The unit itself is small and well designed. The keys on the keyboard take a little getting used to, but when you get the feel of them you can type fine. The screen is OK, but it could be a little bigger. I would galdly have a unit that is a little bigger with more screen area than the small screen that now exists. Overall, if you need to enter data with more than a few sentences, this is a great unit. However, if you are looking for a PDA to use mainly for keeping track of your schedule, you should consider a Palm unit with it's larger screen and better agenda. I miss my Palm sometimes, but at the same time I find Revo to be a great device.
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Summary: Revo Rules!
Review: I have been using my Revo for 6 months now, and can only say that I recommend it to everyone. Everything you would want for in a PDA is there, including Agenda, E-mail, Internet, Phone and desktop integration, Word, Spreadsheet and more! It is one of the few PDA's with a useable Qwerty key-board that has a nice design and is small and light enough to fit into your pocket (this is very important when you want to actuallly USE your PDA, when I want to carry something around in a case, I take my notebook). The backlight function is the only thing missing, although I must say that I have only missed it once. Only point of attention is the use of Revo with your mobile phone through infrared, not all phones work automatically (for instance, the Nokia 61xx series). I have upgraded to a Nokia 7110, and this works incredibly good. Revo and Nokia, a perfect team! One more note: Be careful downloading the snakegame (Adder) onto your Revo... Once your girlfriend discovers this, your Revo will only be used for games.... :-D Before you buy a Palm like everybody else, please first try Revo!
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